WASHINGTON — A Washington, D.C. woman was arrested and charged with assaulting federal agents during the transfer of an alleged international gang member at the D.C. Central Detention Facility, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Sydney Lori Reid, 44, was charged on July 23 in U.S. District Court with assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees.
The incident occurred as Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents were taking custody of two individuals described as suspected gang members and dangerous offenders. Reid allegedly interfered in the process and physically assaulted the agents involved.
“Sydney Lori Reid actively and intentionally assaulted federal law enforcement officers while they were taking custody of two apparent gang members and dangerous individuals,” said HSI Washington, D.C. acting Special Agent in Charge Christopher Heck.
HSI Washington, D.C. is leading the investigation. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
A D.C. woman faces federal charges after allegedly assaulting agents during a high-risk transfer of suspected gang members.